In the world today, it is common practice to view the many obstacles present in everyday life as forces which hold us back or prevent us from reaching a certain goal. We are used to being deterred from our paths because we “know” that there will always be “obstacles to overcome”. The idea of Education Parkour suggests that rather than allowing obstacles to discourage us, we should use them to lift us up, and help us propel into higher achievement. If the idea of ed parkour is unfamiliar to you, I highly suggest checking out the link I have provided in the previous sentence. The speaker suggests that ed parkour can change the way that you and I view the world around us and the so-called “obstacles” in our daily lives. Changing our views of life’s impediments to view them  as leverage points will allow us to achieve much greater successes in our careers, and our lives! Check it out!